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Post by PantherG on Jan 16, 2013 23:03:23 GMT
Heavy snow is predicted from Friday onwards, will be very interesting to see if it impacts the schedule this weekend!
With Belfast flying over there attendance will depend on East Midlands being open for business.
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Post by spik on Jan 16, 2013 23:09:34 GMT
Better chance than trying to drive I guess.
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Post by qlue on Jan 17, 2013 0:07:48 GMT
I would of thought with no snow forecast for Saturday the airports should both be open as that should give them plenty of time after even heavy snowfall on Friday.
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Post by daddyrich on Jan 17, 2013 6:13:36 GMT
No snow for saturday?? what weather report have you been looking at qlue its going to hammer it down with the stuff on saturday
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2013 7:27:21 GMT
The met just says light snow from Friday onwards . But as a country we are dire at handling just a light scattering
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Post by PuckPlz on Jan 17, 2013 11:40:55 GMT
I know one thing, I'm not buying tickets for Saturday until Saturday and I know the roads are passable. I hope it's ok because I'm really looking forward to this game.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2013 11:43:50 GMT
I think the only risk to Saturday will be Belfast not being able to get here due to weather there.
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Post by spik on Jan 17, 2013 13:03:36 GMT
When they get here and cant get back...I've a spare couch for one.  |
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Post by BigLad on Jan 17, 2013 16:03:10 GMT
Don't Belfast fly to Heathrow/Gatwick anyway because of their deal with Air Lingus?
So not only will they have to rely on the airport being ok, they then have to get a coach from London to Notts.
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Post by ted logan on Jan 17, 2013 16:10:11 GMT
Don't Belfast fly to Heathrow/Gatwick anyway because of their deal with Air Lingus? So not only will they have to rely on the airport being ok, they then have to get a coach from London to Notts. Think you're right Big Lad - Aer Lingus out of Belfast only goes to Heathrow or Gatwick of the UK airports |
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Post by qlue on Jan 17, 2013 16:20:07 GMT
Don't Belfast fly to Heathrow/Gatwick anyway because of their deal with Air Lingus? So not only will they have to rely on the airport being ok, they then have to get a coach from London to Notts. Think you're right Big Lad - Aer Lingus out of Belfast only goes to Heathrow or Gatwick of the UK airports Don't think they have a deal with aer Lingus anymore!? But do have a deal with stena line. So they might come by ferry after all |
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Post by ted logan on Jan 17, 2013 16:33:25 GMT
Think you're right Big Lad - Aer Lingus out of Belfast only goes to Heathrow or Gatwick of the UK airports Don't think they have a deal with aer Lingus anymore!? But do have a deal with stena line. So they might come by ferry after all True - so 'landing' at Liverpool if they come by ferry? Either way it's 2 hours+ on the roads from Liverpool or Heathrow. Wait and see I guess  |
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Post by GuinnessMan on Jan 17, 2013 16:34:52 GMT
Im not sure, but i thought they used the ferry for the scottish road trips, and flights for English/Welsh games.
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Post by GiantsFan00 on Jan 17, 2013 17:04:34 GMT
Scotland trips - Stena
Hull / Sheffield - Robin Hood Airport or East Midlands
Coventry Nottingham / East Mids or Birmingham
Cardiff - London / Bristol or Cardiff
Depending which flight company offers the best deal.
This weekend will likely be either East Mids or Birmingham since we have Coventry on Sunday.
MET office can't make up their minds if we are getting snow or rain so no idea what problems we will have this side....
Hoping none!
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Post by Bagheera on Jan 18, 2013 15:53:25 GMT
All flights in & out of East Midlands & Birmingham currently suspended due to snow.
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Post by GuinnessMan on Jan 18, 2013 16:09:58 GMT
just looked at live flights out of belfast which look to be ok at their end.
There is a flight to birmingham scheduled at 17:50 which is at the point of 'check in'.
As above, Birmingham are currently not accepting flights in, so if Giants are flying today, they could be in for a delay.
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Post by panthertom93 on Jan 18, 2013 17:21:29 GMT
Met office say that snow should stop later tonight and only flutters tomorrow. Fingers crossed!
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Post by spik on Jan 18, 2013 21:40:02 GMT
Just the Ice to contend with then....before a game.
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Post by loveday on Jan 19, 2013 7:34:21 GMT
Looking at Flights this morning Belfast City is open. Flights to Gatwick departed OK. East Midlands and Birmingham are on Schedule. Heathrow are delayed or cancelled. London Heathrow BA1425 07:05 Estimated 11:00 London Heathrow EI30 07:20 Departed 7.50 Manchester AF6469 07:25 Departed 7.54 Manchester BE471 07:25 Departed 7.54 East Midlands BE361 07:30 Departed 8.11am London Heathrow BA1431 07:35 Cancelled Birmingham BE403 09:05 Scheduled Estimated 9.30am Birmingham AF6555 09:05 Scheduled Estimated 9.30am Some flights are departing up to 30mins late. So it all depends on which Airport they are flying to. Then of course the roads to Nottingham!  |
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Post by ted logan on Jan 19, 2013 8:46:27 GMT
Right now the main roads are fine so fingers crossed for no more major snowfall and get this game on
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Post by Helen B on Jan 19, 2013 9:11:07 GMT
Both games in Sheffield are going ahead, the only way they weren't is if the car park wasn't cleared but the arena have employed extra staff to make sure this does happen.
Re: Belfast, you never know they might have had a contingency and got the ferry, and bussed it. Especially with their deal with Stena Line.
If they are flying, I'm pretty sure it's Birmingham they'll fly into, I think last time we had a game against then delayed they flew into Birmingham.
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Post by johnbluebeam on Jan 19, 2013 10:33:32 GMT
Looks as though it may be flight BE363, Belfast City to EMA. Arrive EMA 12.55.
I am travelling up the M1 from Leicester. Any advice on which road is likely to be the better bet into Nottingham, the A453 or the A52?
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Post by Caesar on Jan 19, 2013 10:39:12 GMT
Ive been out on the 453 in Clifton this morning John, its as clear as a bell, as are most of the major roads too, i would assume thats the case all the way out to the M1. Well done Nottingham City Council!
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Post by GuinnessMan on Jan 19, 2013 10:48:15 GMT
Panthers announced:
BELFAST GAME ON! Belfast Giants plan to arrive around lunchtime so everything is expected to go according to plan! Back street roads around the city are still snowy, but the main road is clear ad travel should be fine! The main problem for fans will be getting out there own drives, so do leave plenty of time for travel!!
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Post by GuinnessMan on Jan 19, 2013 11:04:51 GMT
Anybody from Mansfield fancy doing a car-share for this one? Thinking safety in numbers.
I had an horrendous journey out of notts last time with rear wheel drive and only got home cos had a mate who kept jumping out and pushing when we got stuck.
Can use my car, should you wish to be on pushing standby, else visa-versa?
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